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Baron's racers are a rear-fanged, arboreal species whose range is mainly located in Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay. They are still relatively rare in US collections, though more are being imported as of late. We were lucky enough to acquire a couple pairs of U.S.C.B. specimens from a pair that has been in captivity for many years. Their upturned rostrum and flat green coloration make these snakes fairly unique. They are great captives, readily accepting pinkie mice as a first meal and requiring no special treatment to thrive. These amazing snakes are a little more high-strung than most of the species that we work with but rarely show any aggression other than when food is present. Being from a family of rear-fanged snakes that have caused some severe envenomations, caution must be taken when working with them. Most documented cases of P.baroni bites report localized swelling and pain; there are no documented cases of death from a P. baroni bite. Adults usually reach lengths of 4-5 feet, though 6 feet is not unheard of.
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